I remember this match and as a Serena fan I must admit to feeling for Safina, she was so gracious and see she still is today. Wishing her all the best.
Poor safina, didn’t deserve the criticism. She was a worthy world no.1. She hasn’t won a slam but was extremely consistent with numerous finals compared to the current tour.
@@superior120v5 and a lot of people never won anything in their whole career or won a Slam and then vanishes. The "problem" with her was being #1 rapidly
@@superior120v5 yeah, I've already seen that video. Serena implied that Dinara didnt deserve the #1 spot because she had won only "Rome and Madrid" and Serena was like #2 or something
She is more worthy of a Slam than some of the players who actually won a Slam. If not for Venus and Serena standing in her way she would have won a couple of Slams I think. And it's no shame to come up short against one of the Williams sisters.
You can't erase the Williams sisters. There would also be many other good male grand slam champions if not for Roger Federer or Rafa Nadal. Unfortunately for them, they weren't able to beat them.
@@quaanclay8182 who doesn't get it? Of course we all heard Serena say that after winning Wimbledon. I laughed to when she said it. We all saw what happened to her at the US Open very next major. I think Serena learned her lesson after that. Good on her
@@rye4161 Well, most of them would have a much tougher time against prime Serena. She still has it if she wants to, but she has other priorities in life. Nothing wrong with that.
@@fishandchips9033 She hasn't what? I think your hatred of Serena made you not realize my actual point. Do you mean she "doesn't" have it anymore? That would make a bit more sense.
Well that was sad hearing her say she never had anyone to help her learn to control her emotions. She wasn’t winning this particular AO final with the way Serena was playing, but she definitely could have won one of those French Open titles if she was able to keep her nerves and emotions in check.
Totally agree. Had she come back after her injury I am sure that getting her game back she also could have won more slams between 2010/ 2012 when Serena was or away or "beatable" and anyone could grab a slam during this time.
She could win FO 2008. Ivanovic should lose to Jankovic but Jankovic choked mentally. Kuznetsova destroyed her in 2009 and Kuz beat Radwanska, S.Williams and Stosur on her way to finals.
I wish that Dinara Safina didn't retire so early in her career. She was such a powerful hitter. I always looked forward to her matches. I also liked her personality.
Poignant video Dinara👌🏼💁🏼♀️. A high-pressure slam it must have been for u. Always loved your Playing Style, Poise, Attitude. I miss you not being on the tennis circuit. You have fans for sure! ♡🐦🇨🇦
I was a fan of both Dinara and Marat. I also remember watching her finals against Ana and Svetlana. I would have loved to see her play for a few more years.
That's the problem she COULD have PLAYED more time and just maybe her GSlam trophy COULD have come, in finals she lost to Ana, svetlana, Serena and at olympic final to Dementieva, but. Her psycholigical problem COULD be solved,, clisjter los her severa Grandslam early, equally jana novitna and Caro Wosniacki til finally they won
Though she did have a brother who was a two-time slam champ and former #1. I do think if Dinara was able to have a longer career, she may have eventually got over her emotions in GS finals. Look at the likes of Halep, Clijsters, Murray and Lendl. They eventually figured it out, but it took time. Unfortunately for Dinara, she didn't have that time, as her career would be over just over 2 years after this final.
@@pomerlain8924 Dinara was further away for mental fortitude than the names you mention, I watched her play a lot. I liked Dinara's game, def GS worthy technically, but we know how much it is about the mental game. She didn't go through the stages of improving much at all on tour, especially when GS were on the line. .
Sonata was so humble and graceful as a person, a tiger on the court. Her back didn’t let her play for too long, she probably would have made a few more slam finals and could have come through. It was a great career, am really glad I watched this today. And Serena was in GOAT mode, was absolutely astounding when she was in peak form and condition.
Dinara was a great player but she was so unlucky and had the worst defeats as a #1 player. Here by the Serena and then at Wimbledon, Venus beat her 6-0/6-1. She couldn't catch a break, but she was #1 for a good 26 weeks and was able to get an Olympic medal so nothing to be ashamed of.
Dinara Safina is lovely but her career is a perfect illustration of why having talent is only a portion of what it takes to be a great champion. You need to be equally as equipped to handle the mental and emotional aspects of the game, which are often more difficult than hitting perfect forehands and backhands. And Dinara just didn't have it in her.
Keep in mind though, Dinara only had a really small window of time available to her. She made 3 GS finals between 2008-2009. If she had been fortunate enough to have a longer career, she may have been able to figure it out. Remember, Kim Clijsters couldn't come up big in GS finals early on. But she figured it out over time. Simona Halep lost her first 3 finals, but she figured it out over time. Andy Murray lost his first 4 GS finals, but he eventually figured it out. They all had a lot more time. Safina only had 2 seasons at her peak.
Dinera you're still a great tennis player. Sometimes CHAMIPONS have their reward and acknowledgment in their heart and in the hearts of their fans and for you to make it to a Grand Slam to compete against Serena, you already won. Real rewards are a beam of light, within their strength and heart and you're all these things.
She won a couple titles in her career she became world number one even if she didn't win a grand slam if she gave it her all she's still a great player in my book and at least she beat Maria Sharapova two times lol
It would've been nice if Dinara could've beaten Serena here. I remember watching this match and wondering what she could do against Serena. It was soo one-sided this day. We ALL wanted a good match but Dinara's emotions got the best of her here.
I think anyone would be remiss to place sole blame on Dinara's emotions and not mention the fact that it was also Serena Williams on the other side of the net playing fantastic tennis.
@@ronnydraper Dinara's emotions were only part of the problem she had this day. The other obvious reason was playing someone with a higher level of tennis.
@@KnowTrentTimoy Positive or negative emotions doesn't make any difference! She still would have lost to the most talented and greatest female tennis player in history!
Raw, pure emotion. That was so honest and brave Dinara 💔
Totally agree.
I remember this match and as a Serena fan I must admit to feeling for Safina, she was so gracious and see she still is today. Wishing her all the best.
I mean if she faced Dementieva, Safina probably would have won.
Poor safina, didn’t deserve the criticism. She was a worthy world no.1. She hasn’t won a slam but was extremely consistent with numerous finals compared to the current tour.
She won Rome and Madrid.....
@@superior120v5 Lol. Hahaha
@@superior120v5 and a lot of people never won anything in their whole career or won a Slam and then vanishes. The "problem" with her was being #1 rapidly
@@Ignaciovargaspkmn I was referring to Serena's comment making fun of Safina for that reason, google it, it's funny.
@@superior120v5 yeah, I've already seen that video. Serena implied that Dinara didnt deserve the #1 spot because she had won only "Rome and Madrid" and Serena was like #2 or something
She is more worthy of a Slam than some of the players who actually won a Slam. If not for Venus and Serena standing in her way she would have won a couple of Slams I think. And it's no shame to come up short against one of the Williams sisters.
She was in a competitive era, not like the current one...
@@Ignaciovargaspkmn; indeed!
You can't erase the Williams sisters. There would also be many other good male grand slam champions if not for Roger Federer or Rafa Nadal. Unfortunately for them, they weren't able to beat them.
Well at least she won Rome and Madrid.....
+3 Major finals and #1 ranking. Great career
HahahHA
The ones that get it, get it and the one that don’t, don’t 😂😂😂
@@quaanclay8182 who doesn't get it? Of course we all heard Serena say that after winning Wimbledon. I laughed to when she said it. We all saw what happened to her at the US Open very next major. I think Serena learned her lesson after that. Good on her
@@eizyaws there’s a lot of people who didn’t get it. If you did then move on.
Getting to a Grand Slam final is still no small feat and there are only a small number of women that have beaten Serena in a final.
And most of them beat old serena
@@rye4161 Well, most of them would have a much tougher time against prime Serena. She still has it if she wants to, but she has other priorities in life. Nothing wrong with that.
@@dp3909 Nope she hasnt her time has come and gone. People dont win forever.
@@fishandchips9033 She hasn't what? I think your hatred of Serena made you not realize my actual point. Do you mean she "doesn't" have it anymore? That would make a bit more sense.
@@dp3909 she still has it to reach four finals since giving birth n these young girls haven’t made it to one slam yet
Serena is the GOAT. I love that she respects Serena
Well that was sad hearing her say she never had anyone to help her learn to control her emotions. She wasn’t winning this particular AO final with the way Serena was playing, but she definitely could have won one of those French Open titles if she was able to keep her nerves and emotions in check.
Totally agree. Had she come back after her injury I am sure that getting her game back she also could have won more slams between 2010/ 2012 when Serena was or away or "beatable" and anyone could grab a slam during this time.
She could win FO 2008. Ivanovic should lose to Jankovic but Jankovic choked mentally.
Kuznetsova destroyed her in 2009 and Kuz beat Radwanska, S.Williams and Stosur on her way to finals.
I wish that Dinara Safina didn't retire so early in her career.
She was such a powerful hitter.
I always looked forward to her matches.
I also liked her personality.
99,9999999% of the mortals don't have the possibility the reach that level or live such a moment. No shame in falling short in the final.
Poignant video Dinara👌🏼💁🏼♀️. A high-pressure slam it must have been for u. Always loved your Playing Style, Poise, Attitude. I miss you not being on the tennis circuit. You have fans for sure! ♡🐦🇨🇦
Dinara you did well. Be proud of your effort. You only lost to the best in the game. You weren't beaten by a chicken. It shows your worth.
My heart hurt for Dinara! She’s sweet!
She was never able to play in the primetime at the age of 26, 27, 28.
That's really sad...
I was a fan of both Dinara and Marat. I also remember watching her finals against Ana and Svetlana. I would have loved to see her play for a few more years.
That's the problem she COULD have PLAYED more time and just maybe her GSlam trophy COULD have come, in finals she lost to Ana, svetlana, Serena and at olympic final to Dementieva, but. Her psycholigical problem COULD be solved,, clisjter los her severa Grandslam early, equally jana novitna and Caro Wosniacki til finally they won
It is just heartbreaking
These were 2 really great champions....great players.
Very difficult to beat an in form Serena. London games 2012 stands out as a prime example among so many others.
I mean anybody playing that Olympic final needed a hug. It was another level. Safina and Sharapova were both No. 1 at the time I believe.
No one can beat Serena playing at her best LITERALLY NO ONE DEAD OR ALICE
The emotional fortitude in Serena was instilled by her father Richard. Dinara, as she said, did not have that taught to her.
Though she did have a brother who was a two-time slam champ and former #1. I do think if Dinara was able to have a longer career, she may have eventually got over her emotions in GS finals. Look at the likes of Halep, Clijsters, Murray and Lendl. They eventually figured it out, but it took time. Unfortunately for Dinara, she didn't have that time, as her career would be over just over 2 years after this final.
@@pomerlain8924 Dinara was further away for mental fortitude than the names you mention, I watched her play a lot. I liked Dinara's game, def GS worthy technically, but we know how much it is about the mental game. She didn't go through the stages of improving much at all on tour, especially when GS were on the line. .
@@pomerlain8924All Hail King Richard!
Dinara, a few years ago I dreamt that we won the US open mixed doubles title, it was awesome 🤗
Some wise comments. I really appreciated this. thank you!
"When she's playing her best game it doesn't matter how well you are playing you will lose".That's why Serena is the G.O.A.T.
I an a Serena fan who adores Dinara. I felt so bad for her.
I’ve met Dinara before, very nice person. I felt really bad for her too because she wanted a slam so badly but just couldn’t do it.
Feels weird that Wozniacki won a slam and Dinara didn't.
Because wozniacki didn't stop until she won a slam while dinara retired at 25
@@rye4161 Safina retired because of ongoing back injury not because she got bored of playing
Dinara retired really young because of a severe injury
Maybe talent wise. However, Wozniacki spent a lot of weeks at number 1 and won some major titles.
its because Jana Fett didnt challenge her ace being called out.
Imagine feeling defeated before stepping on the court! I felt bad for Dinara
Eres genial Dinara. Juegas muy bien. Felicitaciones!!!!
She really deserved to win a major. She was good. Very professional and really immersed herself into her career.
So raw emotions
2:24 "I didn't have anybody who could teach me how to handle my emotion" I was gonna say your brother but he was never the best with his emotions 😂
Well said Dinara.An event,win or lose, you will always remember.a runner up of grand slam.💙
Sonata was so humble and graceful as a person, a tiger on the court. Her back didn’t let her play for too long, she probably would have made a few more slam finals and could have come through. It was a great career, am really glad I watched this today. And Serena was in GOAT mode, was absolutely astounding when she was in peak form and condition.
Dinara safina ❤️
Dinara was a great player but she was so unlucky and had the worst defeats as a #1 player. Here by the Serena and then at Wimbledon, Venus beat her 6-0/6-1. She couldn't catch a break, but she was #1 for a good 26 weeks and was able to get an Olympic medal so nothing to be ashamed of.
She atleast made it to some grand slam finals alot can't say the same!
I feel her 100%%
YOU DID AMAZING DINARA SAFINA ❤️ I Haven’t made it to any finals 😂
Dinara WILL be champion
Wow Dinara nobody could say as best as you did about losing a match kudos for you.
Losing to Sarena is an honor
“She won Rome and Madrid”
She is super classy!!!
Динарка, для меня - всегда будет лучшей!
You were great, and still better than a lot in tennis and the world and me lol. You a champion
Safina is a great champion. unluvky to face Serena when she play her best.
I was so mad when Dinara retired because she was 100% going to win multiple slams, in my opinion.
Dinara Safina is lovely but her career is a perfect illustration of why having talent is only a portion of what it takes to be a great champion. You need to be equally as equipped to handle the mental and emotional aspects of the game, which are often more difficult than hitting perfect forehands and backhands. And Dinara just didn't have it in her.
I agree. In the big matches she couldn't handle the pressure mentally nor a player that could move well, hit consistently and match her power.
Keep in mind though, Dinara only had a really small window of time available to her. She made 3 GS finals between 2008-2009. If she had been fortunate enough to have a longer career, she may have been able to figure it out. Remember, Kim Clijsters couldn't come up big in GS finals early on. But she figured it out over time. Simona Halep lost her first 3 finals, but she figured it out over time. Andy Murray lost his first 4 GS finals, but he eventually figured it out. They all had a lot more time. Safina only had 2 seasons at her peak.
Honestly, people are so horrible to her. She had a great career. It’s not her fault she was hampered by nerves and injury throughout her career
is it true her brother is Marat Safin?
Yes
Yes... definitely.
Serena the 🐐
Female tennis 🎾 isn't as good without these great players anymore
It f*^%# SUCKSSS like omg 🙄
Live dinara
Dinera you're still a great tennis player. Sometimes CHAMIPONS have their reward and acknowledgment in their heart and in the hearts of their fans and for you to make it to a Grand Slam to compete against Serena, you already won. Real rewards are a beam of light, within their strength and heart and you're all these things.
Aww felt bad for her!
unfortunately no one will remember the person who came in second, OUCH
not all the time
well, anyone interested in tennis remembers Russians of that era.
Not true!
She won a couple titles in her career she became world number one even if she didn't win a grand slam if she gave it her all she's still a great player in my book and at least she beat Maria Sharapova two times lol
Dinara won the US Open in Doubles a slam is a slam
Pity her career was cut short because of injury. Stopped playing over a decade ago now and she is 5 years younger than Serena!
This make you think of KING RICHARD❓⁉️ Monsters were created, not born🤎🤎🤎
every tennis player goal is to become WORLD NUMBER 1 and win GRANDSLAM. Well at least she became WORLD NUMBER 1.
Everyone is shell shocked… For what what exactly?
Serena let her have it 😂
her head can't win her a grandslam title
But she won Rome and Madrid
You have to play your best not when she is chasing 24. lol.
Don’t worry, we all know Serena is on steroids and Safina should have won.
stupid comment
Not true/ serena got more drug tests / more than one/ sad you didn't no this. Clean
I think you meant to say Maria Sharapova was on steroids because that would be factually true
@@intlvoiceofreason9239 only since 2016 was legal before that.
Who is " we "?. You mean "you" !
Dinara is a very nice lady and a very good player, too bad she and a lot of different players had to exist during Serena's time...
Jelena Jankovic.... . another former number one who never won a major.
It would've been nice if Dinara could've beaten Serena here. I remember watching this match and wondering what she could do against Serena. It was soo one-sided this day. We ALL wanted a good match but Dinara's emotions got the best of her here.
I think anyone would be remiss to place sole blame on Dinara's emotions and not mention the fact that it was also Serena Williams on the other side of the net playing fantastic tennis.
@@ronnydraper Dinara's emotions were only part of the problem she had this day. The other obvious reason was playing someone with a higher level of tennis.
@@KnowTrentTimoy Positive or negative emotions doesn't make any difference! She still would have lost to the most talented and greatest female tennis player in history!